Procurement – Contracts Manager – Currie & Brown – Santa Clara, CA

We have an immediate need for a Procurement Manager with extensive Contract Management experience for the following location: Santa Clara California.

This position supports the efforts of our Fortune 100 client. This Industry leader in the technology sector has multiple complex construction projects underway, and has asked for our expertise in managing the procurement process and procedural protocol

In addition to the general responsibilities and requirements stated below, this great opportunity requires specific experience minimising legal risk by using effective contracting abilities. Specifically using negotiating strategies and tactics with both internal and external customers and suppliers to optimize value.

This experience should come from tenure in the Construction / Construction Management Industry, with significant work on a variety of projects including complex technology based clients

Demonstrated ability to manage and control an annual spend program commensurate with the project Thorough knowledge of diverse businesses, markets, industries, and clients Demonstrated skills in building strong cross-functional relationships so that the team reaches alignment Prior success in establishing and building successful supplier relationships Demonstrated skill in planning, leading and structuring negotiations Effective time management and organizational skills History of success in controlling significant direct and indirect spend Expertise in developing risk analysis, total cost analysis and financial modeling Strong change management skills, as well as versatility in responding to change Demonstrated strategic agility with ability to take a process or project into implementation CPM, APICS certification or equivalent preferred Proficiency and experience with advanced strategic procurement methodologies and sourcing approaches and techniques Project management / Program management: Demonstrated ability in leading complex projects to successful and on-time completion Demonstrates solid business acumen with experience in multiple business sectors Risk and financial analysis skills and the ability to interpret and utilize key financial data Ability to operate and execute effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with multiple priorities and challenging deadlines Excellent written and verbal communication, influencing and persuasion skills Demonstrates a sense of urgency and proactive approach that is results focused